Paris FC 1-2 Dunkerque – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Paris FC at 50% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Paris FC vs Dunkerque encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
Dunkerque make the trip to Stade Charléty to face Paris FC in Ligue 2 (matchday 22). The match kicks off on Saturday 27 January 2024 at 18:00 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Paris FC have collected 2.10 PPG across their last 10 games: 6W 3D 1L. Last five: W W D W D. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
Paris FC at home: 5W 2D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.70 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Dunkerque's record over their last 10 games: 3W 2D 5L (1.10 PPG). Last five: L L L D W. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No.
Dunkerque's form when playing away from home: 3W 3D 4L across their last 10 road games (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
The points-per-game gap of 1.00 in Paris FC's favour (2.10 vs 1.10) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 3 H2H matches in our data, Paris FC edge it 2 wins to 0, with 1 draw. Neither side has a commanding advantage. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 3 H2H matches in our data have been high-scoring — 3.0 goals per game on average — which backs the Over 2.5 market from the head-to-head side. The most recent of those, on 21 Oct 2023, ended Paris FC 3–1 Dunkerque — a Paris FC win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 3.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
Trading
Paris FC half-time and goal-timing data (last 21 games, 10 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; of the 6 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 33%; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games).
Dunkerque half-time and goal-timing data (last 21 games, 10 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 50% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; of the 10 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 30%; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (away games); they fail to score in 48% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Paris FC 38% versus Dunkerque 33%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Paris FC 43% | Dunkerque 38%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Paris FC 1.55 xG and Dunkerque 1.02 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Paris FC attack 1.094 / defence 0.997 | Dunkerque attack 0.902 / defence 1.149. League average goals — home 1.232 / away 1.133. Data: built from Paris FC's last 59 games and Dunkerque's last 21.
Result probabilities: Paris FC 50% | Draw 25% | Dunkerque 25%. Fair-value odds: Paris FC 2.02 | Draw 3.92 | Dunkerque 4.01. Paris FC hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS Yes probability 50% | Total xG 2.57. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.57 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 50% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Paris FC as the most likely outcome at 50% — moderate model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Paris FC if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.57 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 53% — low conviction — though the H2H data averaging 3.0 goals per game across 3 H2H matches points the other way.
Poisson assigns a 50% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data — both teams scored in: Paris FC 40% (last 10 home games) | Dunkerque 40% (last 10 away games), a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Paris FC vs Dunkerque | Competition: Ligue 2, matchday 22 | Venue: Stade Charléty • Kick-off: Saturday 27 January 2024 at 18:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Paris FC 50% | Draw 25% | Dunkerque 25% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% (Under 53%) | BTTS Yes 50% (No 50%) | xG Paris FC 1.55 / Dunkerque 1.02 • Poisson strength factors: Paris FC attack 1.094 / def 0.997 | Dunkerque attack 0.902 / def 1.149 | league avg home 1.232 / away 1.133 • Poisson stance: Paris FC (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.55
Paris FC xG
Expected Goals
1.02
Dunkerque xG
50%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
26%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Paris FC vs Dunkerque FAQs
What time does Paris FC vs Dunkerque kick off?
Paris FC vs Dunkerque kicked off at 18:00 UK time on Saturday 27 January 2024 at Stade Charléty.
What was the final score in Paris FC vs Dunkerque?
Paris FC 1 - 2 Dunkerque.
Where is Paris FC vs Dunkerque being played?
The match is being played at Stade Charléty.
What competition is Paris FC vs Dunkerque part of?
Paris FC vs Dunkerque is a Ligue 2 fixture (matchday 22) (France).
Who is favourite to win Paris FC vs Dunkerque?
Our statistical model gives Paris FC a 50% chance of winning, Dunkerque a 25% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Paris FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Paris FC vs Dunkerque?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both Paris FC and Dunkerque will score — effectively a coin flip.
Will Paris FC vs Dunkerque have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (53%).
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Paris FC's attack at 1.09x the league average against Dunkerque's defence at 1.15x — combine the two and it projects 1.55 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Dunkerque's attack (0.90x) against Paris FC's defence (1.00x) — and the away total comes out at 1.02.
These ratings are built from Paris FC's last 59 games and Dunkerque's last 21 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (10.3%), 2-1 (9.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Paris FC Win
50%
2.02
25%
3.92
25%
4.01
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.1%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.9%
Home win
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.55
Paris FC xG
Total xG
2.57
1.02
Dunkerque xG
2.02
50%
Home win
3.92
25%
Draw
4.01
25%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
50%
BTTS Yes
1.99
50%
BTTS No
2.01
Clean Sheet
36%
2.77
21%
4.70
Win to Nil
18%
5.60
5%
18.84
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Paris FC vs Dunkerque Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Paris FC vs Dunkerque?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.7%.
How many goals are Paris FC and Dunkerque expected to score?
The model projects 1.55 expected goals for Paris FC and 1.02 for Dunkerque, a combined total of 2.57.
How confident is the prediction model for Paris FC vs Dunkerque?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Paris FC's recent record stands at 9W 4D 8L from 21 games, a 1.48 PPG return, with W-W-D-W-D in the last five.
Dunkerque, meanwhile, have gone 4W 5D 12L across 21 games — 0.81 PPG, with L-L-L-D-W in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours Paris FC by 0.67 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Dunkerque heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Paris FC have managed 5W 2D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.70 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Dunkerque's away record stands at 3W 3D 4L across their last 10 away games, a 1.20 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Paris FC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Paris FC are averaging 1.24 goals scored and 1.14 conceded per game recently; Dunkerque are on 0.81 scored and 1.62 conceded.
Last 21 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Paris FC
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Dunkerque
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Paris FC (Home) vs Dunkerque (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Paris FC
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Dunkerque
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❓ Paris FC vs Dunkerque Form FAQs
What form are Paris FC and Dunkerque in coming into this match?
Paris FC have gone 9W 4D 8L in their last 21 games (1.48 PPG), while Dunkerque have gone 4W 5D 12L in their last 21 (0.81 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Paris FC at home or Dunkerque away?
Paris FC's home record (1.70 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Paris FC at home: 1.70 PPG; Dunkerque away: 1.20 PPG.
Have Paris FC or Dunkerque been keeping clean sheets recently?
Paris FC have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Dunkerque in 24%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 6 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to July 2021 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Ligue 2. The most recent in our data was on 15 February 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Paris FC have gone 2W 0D 1L from the 3 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Dunkerque — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
3
Paris FC
1
Draws
2
Dunkerque
Recent Meetings
❓ Paris FC vs Dunkerque H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Paris FC and Dunkerque?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Paris FC have won 3, Dunkerque have won 2, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Paris FC and Dunkerque last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 15 February 2025: Dunkerque 1-0 Paris FC.
Who has won more matches between Paris FC and Dunkerque?
Paris FC have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Paris FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time.
Dunkerque see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 67% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Paris FC 40%, Dunkerque 40% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 60% (Paris FC) and 40% (Dunkerque).
On the defensive side: Paris FC keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; Dunkerque in 30%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Paris FC home games / Dunkerque away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Paris FC vs Dunkerque Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Paris FC and Dunkerque matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 40% of Paris FC's recent matches and 40% of Dunkerque's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Paris FC and Dunkerque matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 60% of Paris FC's recent games and 40% of Dunkerque's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Paris FC and Dunkerque matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 70% of Paris FC's recent matches and 50% of Dunkerque's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Dunkerque defy the odds to beat Paris FC 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Dunkerque beat Paris FC 1-2 at Stade Charléty, Regular Season - 22, in the Ligue 2. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Paris FC 1.55 xG and Dunkerque 1.02 xG, a combined 2.57. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Dunkerque outscored their 1.02 projection by 1.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Paris FC attack 1.09 / defence 1.00 against Dunkerque attack 0.90 / defence 1.15, drawn from 59/21 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Paris FC 50% | Draw 25% | Dunkerque 25%, with Paris FC to win its most likely call at 50%. Instead the game produced a Dunkerque win, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 47%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 40% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Paris FC 43%, Dunkerque 38%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 36%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Paris FC's trading profile (21 games, 10 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 38% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Dunkerque's trading profile (21 games, 10 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 33% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Paris FC arrived the stronger side — 1.48 PPG against 0.81. Form was overturned, with Dunkerque winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Paris FC (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Dunkerque (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.10 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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